VP calls on Iraq to respect Iran’s water rights to Hour al-Azim
The Iranian first vice-president Es’hagh Jahangiri has called on the Iraqi government to respect Iran’s water right in Hour al-Azim wetland, urging the foreign Ministry to pursue water-related issues. Es’hagh Jahangiri made the remarks in a Supreme Council meeting on water on Tuesday, during which he also said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is […]
Petrochemicals at forefront of countering sanctions: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tue. that the country’s oil, gas and petrochemicals are at the forefront of countering the enemies’ economic sanctions against Iran. President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Assalouyeh in southern Iran on Tuesday to visit and open three new petrochemical projects, including Phase 3 of Pardis Petrochemical Complex with a production capacity […]
Can sanctions force Iran to capitalize on its talents?
The reintroduction of illegal and unilateral sanctions against Iran by the Trump administration is frightening away major companies from the Iranian market. The Trump administration has threatened that any company that do business with Iran cannot do business in the United States. The U.S. also plans to introduce ban on Iranian oil exports in early […]
Slovenian pres. keen on developing ties with Iran
During the meeting between Iranian ambassador to Ljubljana and Slovenian president, Slovenian head of state Borut Pahor said that his country is resolute to keep relation with Iran. Kazem Shafei, Iranian new Ambassador to Ljubljana, submitted his letter of credentials to Slovenian President Borut Pahor. The Iranian ambassador handed his letter of credentials to the […]
Tehran, Minsk vow to expand parliamentary relations
Iranian Ambassador to Belarus Mostafa Oveysi met with Belarusian Senate Speaker Mikhail Myasnikovich and the two pledged to develop bilateral ties between the two countries with expanding parliamentary cooperation. Approaching the date slated for Iranian Parliament Speaker visit to Belarus, Iranian Ambassador to Minsk Mostafa Oveysi met with Belarusian Senate Speaker Mikhail Myasnikovich. During the […]
Rouhani opens 3 giant petrochemical projects in Asaluyeh
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated three petrochemical giant projects in Asaluyeh of Bushehr province, on Tuesday. In the ceremony held on Tuesday in Asaluyeh, Marjan Petrochemicals’ Methanol Production Unit with a production capacity of 1.65 million tonnes a year, phase 3 of ammonia and urea production of Pardis Petrochemicals, as well as the phase 1 of Damavand Petrochemical […]
Rouhani arrives in Asaluyeh to inaugurate projects
President Rouhani, at the head of a high-ranking delegation, landed in Persian Gulf Intl. Airport in Asaluyeh, Bushehr province, Tuesday morning in order to inaugurate three giant petrochemical projects. Upon his arrival, President Rouhani was highly welcomed by the governor general, senior officials and representatives of this southern province in the Parliament. In his daylong […]
Iranian security official calls for a halt to US unilateralism
Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs Hossein Zolfaghari has criticized the US government for not abiding by its commitments to International agreements while threatening other countries. According to the Public Relation Department of Iranian Foreign Ministry, Hossein Zolfaghari made the remarks in a meeting with Singaporean ambassador to Tehran Mr ONG Keng Yong on […]
India allows refiners to use Iran tankers, insurance for oil imports
India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance to circumvent US sanctions, sources told Reuters. India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance after firms including the country’s top shipper Shipping Corp of India (SCI) (SCI.NS) halted voyages to Iran due […]
Zarif, Assad stress expanding ties in Syria reconstruction period
In a meeting between Iranian foreign minister and Syrian president, the two sides emphasized Iran’s role in Syria’s reconstruction. Heading a diplomatic delegation, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Syrian capital city of Damascus on Monday morning and held a meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the afternoon. In the meeting, the […]